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Good morning! It’s Aug. 20 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny and hot in West Springfield
Today will be partly sunny and toasty conditions; caution advised if doing strenuous activities outside. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 94 with a low of 58. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (7/11). Intermittent clouds now, changing to mostly cloudy at 7 a.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant Saturday
Top news from nearby
New state law will bring changes to testing in Eugene, Springfield school districts
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Aug 19, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
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Things to do in West Springfield
Thursday Night Jam
Open Jam every Thursday night 7pm-11pm. No membership required…guests welcome. Sign-up is at 6pm, music starts at 7pm.
At Springfield Eagles Lodge No. 3597 on August 20
Repeats 17 more times until December 17
Restaurant inspections
County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Eugene-Springfield reports both those who have passed the inspections and those where the county observed issues to correct. The county’s full ongoing reports are available here.
- Cafe Yumm! – #100009 at 3333 Riverbend passed a county health inspection on Aug. 4 with no issues. (view report)
Community crime report
- A missing person was reported near 3333 Riverbend Dr, Springfield, at 10 p.m. on Aug. 19.
- A vehicle hit a pedestrian near 1300 Main St., Springfield, at 11 a.m. on Aug. 19.
- There was a reported fourth-degree assault near 2800 Gateway St., Springfield, at 9 p.m. on Aug. 19.
See more: Showing 5 of the most significant incidents. There are 25 more not shown. See all recent incidents on our dedicated web page for West Springfield news and information.
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: Construction is happening on 36th Street between Main Street and Commercial Avenue as part of the GO Bond Street Repair Project. Work started the week of April 27 and is expected to finish by September 30. Local residents can still get to their homes, but there will be temporary lane and driveway closures, no parking zones, and possible changes to travel routes. There may also be construction noise, dust, and heavy equipment. Residents will get advance notice before any closures.
- Construction on Aspen Street between Centennial Boulevard and Tamarack Street will start the week of June 15, and most of the work should be finished by September 4, before school starts. The whole project should be done by October 31. Local access to homes will remain open, but there will be temporary lane and driveway closures, no-parking zones, and possible changes to travel routes. Expect construction noise, dust, and heavy equipment. Advance notice will be given before any closures.
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